Brian, who was unofficially stationed by the front of the dance, began to walk forward as Leroy came from the opposite side by the rectory. They converged slowly toward Brody. Norman, who had just been served a slice of apple pie with whipped cream on it, nearly dropped his plate along with his jaw. Brody spotted him and changed directions. “I see you, ya creep. How dare ya steal my money. Five grand is measly compared to what my sister won in the sweepstakes. I don’t mind some of that goin’ to the rescue place, but I should have a good part of it.”
Seeing the man’s glazed, beady eyes, Cathy thought he was high. Steve edged closer to her as if to offer protection.
Leroy and Brian were only a few feet away from the armed man. Brian hadn’t brought his g*n to the party, but Leroy withdrew h
